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COMMON COUNCIL
AGENDA - JANUARY 9, 2006
OPEN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
6:00 p.m. — Call to Order
2. 2006 Operating Budget
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REPORT TO COMMON COUNCIL
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January 6, 2006
The City o Saint Joan
His Worship Mayor Norm McFarlane and
Members of Common Council
Your Worship and Members of Common Council:
SUBJECT: DRAFT OF THE 2006 OPERATING BUDGET:
TARGETED 2006 CAPITAL PROGRAM
Attached, please find the latest draft of the 2006 Operating Budget, as well as the targeted
2006 Capital Budget, based on various submissions received, as well as direct or perhaps
implied concerns of Council.
If Council were to agree to support this draft, the following would be the general thrust of
a narrative that would accompany the budget.
• Despite extraordinary financial pressures to;
a) meet its commitment to fund the pension deficit,
b) begin the long process of moving forward with implementing the Vision 2015,
c) respond to some of the concerns raised during the town hall meetings and,
d) show some small sign of support with respect to the Arts and Culture
Community, as well as the Social Community.
Common Council has succeeded in restricting the increase in the tax rate to less than
1.7 % or 3 cents.
• This would equate to $60.00 per year on a home assessed at $200,000.
In approving this budget, Common Council;
1. Will more than have met its commitment to hold the tax rate at the same level
with the one exception being any upward pressure caused by a requirement to
fund the pension benefit. In reality, the increase is largely due to a desire to
proceed with the implementation of Vision 2015 and at the same time make a
Report to Common Council
Subject: Draft 2006 Operating Budget
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significant investment in the badly deteriorated asphalt surfaces through the
City.
2. Carried through on this commitment to implement Vision 2015, with a
commitment of $500,000 towards the project office, staffing and professional
resources along with $100,000 to begin the creation of a Communications
Unit as recommended by Chartwell.
Demonstrated a willingness to listen to individual residents who aired their
views at the town hall meetings. Whereas in 2005, Council responded by pro-
viding additional resources to sidewalk plowing, bylaw enforcement and
crosswalks, in the latter quarter of 2006, the focus will be on increased police
presence.
This budget provides for the recruitment of seven more police officers in
September, to be deployed in a non traditional fashion that will be fully
explained by the Chief at a more appropriate time.($ 80,000.)
The fact is that this is a direct response to concerns that were expressed
universally at every town hall meeting.
4. Follows through on remarks made during the 2004 election campaign
respecting the poor conditions on certain municipal streets.
This budget moves the City closer to laying down the required annual
investment in asphalt that has been cited in earlier infrastructure studies.
In 2006, the recommended investment is $2,030,000 compared to $1,400,000
in 2005. While studies have shown millions more would have been required
in 2006, the recommended increase goes part way.
5. Listened to the recommendations of Council's appointed Committee,
established to review the Heritage Area By -law. This committee
recommended the engagement of a second Heritage Architect Technician.
6. Responded to concerns of the Development Community related to the
timelines of various inspection services, by providing additional funds to
increase the complement of plumbing inspectors to two (2).
Recognizing that there are serious "capacity problems" that exist with
Building and Technical Services, as a result of an increase emphasis by
Council on Bylaw Enforcements. As a result, resources previously committed
to Building Management are being consumed in the Enforcement area. Funds
($60,000) have been provided to attempt to deal with this capacity problem.
Report to Common Council
Subject: Draft 1006 Operating Budget
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7. The budget also attempts to support a number of priorities of the community,
specifically,
The Arts and Cultural Board (New Money)
50,000
Continuation of the Public Arts Reserve
25,000
Support for Festivals
to reduce our services.
• Canadian Country Music Awards
60,000
• Continuation of Recurring Festivals as in 2005
• A small amount of seed money for a new festival
Fundy Bay)
$55000
8. The Budget provides the necessary funds to the employer to meet all of its
obligations to the various unionized employee groups as well as the
management and professional staff.
9. The Budget reflects the Council's commitment to various Economic
Development initiatives for example,
The importance of UNB to our future development. $2005000
The importance of Regional Promotion to our future $ 37,500
The bottom line is that the three
cent increase allows for Council
to make progress in a
number of areas,
without having
to reduce our services.
Now the Question: Can Council hold the rate at $1.79?
The answer is yes. In order to do so, an amount of $1,341,683 would have to be removed
from the Net Budget.
This is a significant challenge and if this were the only approach to be supported by the
majority of Council, the following actions would be proposed.
Report to Common Council
Subject: Draft 2006 Operating Budget
Action
Reduction
1. Reduce the Asphalt Program to the 2005
$6003000
Level.
2. Reduce Capital items Financed from the
$5411683
Operating Budget.
3. Resolve an issue surrounding ownership of
$2003000
Utility Poles with Saint John Energy. (We
would then only pay for consumption, not
pole rental
TOTAL
$1,3415683
Obviously, these decisions can be made. From staff's perspective, the decision to
simply maintain the Asphalt Program at 2004 Levels would be of concern given
efforts Council and staff have made to increase the level of investment on roads and
streets.
As for reducing Capital items financed from Operating, the City may simply be
borrowing more in 2006 than anticipated. Staff s concern is that this would be a start
in moving away from the Long Term Financial Plan. I say this now, because staff has
informed me that they are already experiencing difficulty in formulating a meaningful
Capital Program within Council's stated limits of $12 million dollars plus the
anticipated "Gas Tax Refund."
RECOMMENDATION:
That Comon Council diAuss the options and provide direction to the City Manager.
Terrence L. Totten, FCA
CITY MANAGER
THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
OPERATING BUDGET
2005 -2007
2005
PROJECTED 2006 % 2007 %
BUDGET ACTUAL BUDGET CHANGE BUDGET CHANGE
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
$100,712,018
$100,903,403
LESS: NON -TAX REVENUE
6,909 160
7,106,660
93,802,858
93,796,743
UNCONDITIONAL GRANT
17r975,396
17.975.396
NET BUDGET
75,827,462
75.821 347
TAX DENOMINATOR $4,224,371,183
TAX RATE 1.795
SURPLUS (DEFICIT) 6,115
1/6/2006
$107,962,927
7,738,400
100,2241527
18,742 621
81,481,906
7.20% $111,862,774
12.00% 72603,660
6.85% 104,259,114
4.27% 19.117,473
85,141.640
$4,464,636,372 5.69% $4,665,545,009
1.825 1.67% 1.825
3.61%
-1.74%
4.03%
2.00%
4.50%
0.00%
CITY OF SAINT JOHN
2006 OPERATING BUDGET
NON -TAX REVENUES
2005
PROJECTED
BUDGET
ACTUAL
2006
2007
SALE OF GOODS AND SERVICES
FIRE SERVICES
TRAINING
HAZMAT FUNDING
70,000
70,000
POINT LEPREAU
40,000
40,000
40,000
40,000
CLEARANCE LETTERS
3,000
5,000
4,000
4,000
POLICE SERVICES
LODGE PRISONERS
3,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
ACCIDENT REPORTS
11,000
11,000
11,000
11,000
TAXI LICENCES
50,000
50,000
50,000
50,000
OTHER
35,000
35,000
35,000
35,000
RECREATION AND CULTURAL
SPORTSFIELDS
61,000
61,000
57,000
61,000
SUMMERPROGRAMS
WEST
14,660
14,660
9,000
14,660
SENIORS PROGRAMS
5,800
CARLETON COMMUNITY CENTER
CENTRAL
7,000
7,000
9,000
7,000
SOMERSET COMMUNITY CENTER
NORTH END COMMUNITY CENTER
EAST
23,000
23,000
25,000
23,000
FOREST HILLS COMMUNITY CENTER
INTERPRETATION CENTER
ROCKWOOD PARK OUTDOOR FROG
HURLEYARENA
210,000
210,000
125,000
210,000
GORMAN ARENA
141,000
141,000
144,000
141,000
BELYEA ARENA
137,000
137,000
192,000
137,000
PETER MURRAY ARENA
137,000
137,000
125,000
137,000
HARBOUR BRIDGE AUTHORITY
200,000
200,000
EMERGENCY DISPATCH
183,000
200,000
569,000
400,000
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
HOUSING OPERATIONS
42,000
42,000
43,000
44,000
PENSION PLAN
120,000
100,000
100,000
100,000
WATER AND SEWERAGE UTILITY
1,419,000
1,419,000
1,412,000
1,391,000
OTHER
WATER SALES
12,000
12,000
12,000
12,000
OTHERTOURISM
3,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
PLANNING DEPT SERVICES
5,000
50,000
50,000
50,000
SALE OF USED EQUIPMENT
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
GARBAGE COLLECTION
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
TRANSPORTATION TENDERS
500
500
500
500
OTHER REVENUE FROM OWN SOURCES
LICENSES AND PERMITS
BUILDING PERMITS
475,000
555,000
500,000
525,000
PLUMBING PERMITS
40,000
40,000
42,000
46,000
DEMOLITION PERMITS
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
MOBILE HOME PERMITS
1,250
1,250
1,250
1,250
GRAVEL PIT PERMITS
19,000
19,000
19,000
19,000
EXCAVATION PERMITS
250
250
250
250
BUSINESS LICENCES
500
500
500
500
REZONING APPLICATIONS
20,000
20,000
20,000
20,000
OTHER
9,000
9,000
9,000
9,000
GAS PIPELINE LICENCE
26,000
26,000
26,000
26,000
FINES AND PARKING
MARKET SQUARE PARKING
673,000
673,000
733,000
733,000
PARKING METERS
724,500
624,500
724,500
724,500
METER VIOLATIONS
240,000
240,000
240,000
240,000
METER SUMMONSES
40,000
40,000
40,000
40,000
TRAFFIC BY LAW FINES
190,000
190,000
190,000
190,000
TRAFFIC BY LAW SUMMONSES
25,000
25,000
25,000
25,000
MOTOR VEHICLE FINES
15,000
15,000
15,000
15,000
COURT FINES
50,000
50,000
50,000
50,000
RENTALS
MARKET RENTALS
414,000
414,000
467,000
475,000
LAND AND BUILDINGS
168,000
168,000
165,000
170,000
CITY HALL
346,500
270,000
275,000
275,000
SHORT TERM INTEREST
250,000
350,000
250,000
250,000
CONDITIONAL GRANTS FROM OTHER GOVMNTS
PROVINCIAL HIGHWAY MAINT
360,000
360,000
386,600
360,000
TOURISM
0
0
0
OTHER REVENUE
SURPLUS 2ND PREVIOUS YEAR
OTHER
0 0 0
150,000 300,000 250,000 250,000
TOTAL NON TAX REVENUE 6,909,160 7,106,660 7,738,400 7,603,660
City of Saint John
2006 OPERATING BUDGET
EXPENDITURES
2005
PROJECTED
DEPARTMENT NAME
BUDGET
ACTUAL
2006
2007
MAYOR'S OFFICE
191,210
193,360
195,510
COUNCIL
352,330
358,330
409,680
LEGISLATIVE
1.50%
9.70%
543,540
525,000
551,690
605,190
CITY MANAGER
429,400
442,000
455,300
VISION 2015
0
500,000
500,000
COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT
0
100,000
100,000
COMMON CLERK
897,392
828,290
835,794
LEGAL
505,049
576,528
646,343
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
33.57%
3.70%
1,831,841
2,180.000
2,446,818
21537,437
CORPORATE SERVICES ADMIN.
219,612
223,118
229,305
FINANCE
953,683
981,645
1,010,439
MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
1,065,841
1,048,446
996,984
HUMAN RESOURCES
1,142,238
1,196,681
1,211,226
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS CENTRE
1,463,084
1,722,927
1,774,615
INFORMATION SYSTEMS & SUPPORT
1,777,364
1,878,918
1,935,286
FLEET SERVICES
324,255
417,872
514,069
CORPORATE SERVICES
7.54%
2.71%
6,948,077
7,200,000
7,469,607
7,671,923
FIRE
16,749,433
6.66%
4.20%
151703,500
15,900,000
17,452,795
BUILDING & TECHNICAL SERVICES
1,130,220
1,197,760
1,200,316
FACILITY MANAGEMENT
793,006
878,422
900,554
CARPENTRY SHOP
438,452
454,479
466,970
CITY HALL BUILDING
1,542,500
1,645,766
1,686,910
BUILDINGS AND INSPECTION SERVICES
4,176,427
6.97%
1.88%
31904,178
3,810,000
4,254,750
EMERGENCY MEASURES ORG
168,757
170,630
167,205
MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS ADMIN
975,382
1,208,324
1,225,493
SERVICE & PROG DEVELOPMENT
502,065
472,174
486,378
ENGINEERING & GROWTH
539,738
362,722
372,309
TRAFFIC ENG & SYSTEMS
937,617
1,048,461
1,047,214
SNOW CONTROL STREETS
4,552,087
4,712,303
4,804,374
SNOW CONTROL SIDEWALKS
463,325
466,089
489,345
STORM DRAINAGE
1,852,636
1,980,573
1,970,809
STREET CLEANING
1,309,311
1,319,093
1,364,201
SANITATION
3,304,777
3,380,349
3,454,519
STREET SERVICES
41244,031
5,019,416
5,453,951
MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS
20,140,134
6.85%
3.45%
18849,726
18,5501000
20,835,798
COMMUNITY PLANNING
667,988
760,516
781,605
REAL ESTATE
393,889
420,839
455,328
G I S
222,175
260,825
235,315
HERITAGE
138,461
189,290
-
212,717
PLANNING ADVISORY COMM
10,500
10,700
10,900
ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE
3,100
3,200
3,300
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
11645,370
13.00%
3.27%
1,456,113
1,357,000
1,699,165
City of Saint John
2006 OPERATING BUDGET
EXPENDITURES
DEBT PAYMENTS
2005
11,100,000
11,029,127
11,746,220
WORKFORCE ADJUSTMENT
1,000,000
1,000,000
1,050,000
PROJECTED
CAPITAL FROM OPERATING
1,795,000
1,795,000
1,058,064
DEPARTMENT NAME
BUDGET
ACTUAL
2006
1,400,000
2007
ONE TIME WRITE -OFF
534,594
286,427
TOURISM
482,886
2nd PREVIOUS YEAR DEFICIT
15,069
2.78%
689,991
2.53%
871,385
871,385
895.620
918,240
16,111,952 2.58%
TOTALS
100.712 ,018
ADMINISTRATION
982,788
111,862,774 3.61%
730,098
750,642
FACILITIES
1,160,310
1,382,920
1,422,394
ARENAS
865,911
925,196
950,569
LANDSCAPE
1,160,273
1,353,505
1,391,245
WEST DISTRICT
301,984
359,907
370,129
CENTRAL DISTRICT
472,617
404,011
415,526
EAST DISTRICT
409,160
463,866
477,090
CITY MARKET
764,985
741,406
761,202
CONTRACTED SERVICES
92,000
92,000
92,000
SUBSIDIES: FACILITY USAGE
183,000
183,000
183,000
RECREATION COMMUNITY GROUPS
18,000
18,000
18,000
LEISURE SERVICES
3.79%
2.67%
6,100,000
6,411,028
6,653,909
61831,797
POLICE COMMISSION
16,969,816
16,969,816
18,014,630
6.16%
18,885,391
4.83%
SAINT JOHN TRANSIT OPERATING
2,498,383
2,800,000
2,800,000
12.07%
3,000,000
7.14%
SAINT JOHN TRANSIT DEBT
674,567
674,567
641,870
743,900
MARKET SQ.- COMMON AREA COSTS
1,851,364
1,850,000
1,878,752
1.48%
1,935,115
3.00%
WATER SUPPLY & HYDRANTS
1,570,388
1,570,388
1,662,403
1,788,412
REGIONAL FACILITIES COMM
1,547,228
1,547,228
1,554,496
0.47%
1,560,000
0.35%
STREET LIGHTING
1,000,000
1,000,000
1,000,000
1,000,000
PROPERTY ASSESSMENT
844,874
844,874
892,927
933,109
REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
401,072
401,072
396,495
401,000
LIABILITY INSURANCE
525,000
525,000
600,000
650,000
ARTS AND CULTURE INITIATIVES
115,800
395,000
168,330
171,050
LIBRARY
353,577
353,577
360,993
369,280
PARKING ADMIN. SUPPORT
433,342
433,000
451,591
452,870
MUSEUMS
192,500
132,500
0
0
SAINT JOHN DEV CORP
115,000
115,000
143,500
125,000
WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT
100,000
100,000
100,000
100,000
ANIMAL & PEST CONTROL
154,500
150,000
150,000
154,500
LORD BEAVERBROOK
125,000
125,000
128,750
132,600
S.J. HORICULTURAL ASSOC.
56,000
56,000
56,000
58,000
SAINT JOHN INDUSTRIAL PARKS LTD
65,000
65,000
80,000
85,000
FESTIVALS /PUBLIC CELEBRATIONS
38,000
23,000
103,000
43,000
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT
82,500
82,500
305,500
305,500
TRUE GROWTH INITIATIVES
75,000
37,500
50,000
NON DEPARTMENTAL
30,213,522
4.49%
31,526,737
32.943.727
29,788,911
DEBT PAYMENTS
11,061,056
11,100,000
11,029,127
11,746,220
WORKFORCE ADJUSTMENT
1,000,000
1,000,000
1,050,000
0
CAPITAL FROM OPERATING
1,795,000
1,795,000
1,058,064
2,482,846
PENSION FUNDING
0
0
1,400,000
1,400,000
ONE TIME WRITE -OFF
534,594
286,427
480,000
482,886
2nd PREVIOUS YEAR DEFICIT
15,069
15,069
689,991
0
FISCAL CHARGES
14,405,719
14,196,496
15,7071182 9.03%
16,111,952 2.58%
TOTALS
100.712 ,018
100,903,403
107,962,927 7.20%
111,862,774 3.61%
THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
SUBSIDIES AND GRANTS
2006 BUDGET
ARTS AND CULTURE INITIATIVES
ARTS AND CULTURE BOARD
SAINT JOHN THEATRE COMPANY
SAINT JOHN SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
CONTINENTAL DRIFT FILM FESTIVAL
PUBLIC ART RESERVE FUND
CULTURAL AFFAIRS OFFICE
2005 2006
25,000
90,800
50,000
25,000
93,330
oM7
50,000
25,000
96,050
115,800
168, 330
171, 050
FESTIVALS /PUBLIC CELEBRATIONS
LOYALIST HERITAGE FESTIVAL
3,000
3,000
3,000
FESTIVAL BY THE SEA
15,000
0
0
FUNDY BAY FESTIVAL
0
5,000
5,000
JAZZ AND BLUES FESTIVAL
15,000
15,000
15,000
FESTIVAL de la BAIE FRANCAIS
5,000
5,000
5,000
FESTIVAL SAINT JOHN (UPTOWN SAINT JOHN)
0
5,000
5,000
CANADIAN COUNTRY MUSIC WEEK
0
60,000
0
OTHER
0
10,000
10,000
38,000
103,000
43,000
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT
UNBSJ CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
200,000
200,000
SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER ( free rent)
30,000
31,000
31,000
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (free rent - 8,000)
27,500
48,000
48,000
P.R.U.D.E. (free rent)
22,000
22,000
22,000
ABILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
3,000
3,000
3,000
SEAFARER'S MISSION
1,500
1,500
82,500
305,500
305,500
City of Saint John
Proposed Capital Expenditures
500
27,8101500
2006
2005
Submission
Target
Council Priority:
-
Infrastucture Renewal:
17700,000
3,7569000
3,8059000
Transportation:
12,383, 500
19,3759500
12,005, 000
Roads & Streets
51220,000
1132709000
Storm System Upgrades
11335,000
1
990.000
6,555 000
13,2609000
7,2503000
Building /Equipment Upgrades /Energy Management:
Municipal Facilities
580,000
117343000
19000,000
Lord Beaverbrook Rink
250,000
250,000
2509000
Fire Department
-
116,500
100,000
Market Square
95,000
40,000
40,000
Trade Centre
1003000
122,000
122,000
Transit Commission
-
60,000
-
Harbour Station
-
1005000
100,000
Aquatic Centre
422000
100,000
100,000
Horticultural Association
-
40,000
403000
Library
50 000
50,000
170679000
2,6127500
12802,000
Parks and Fields
87,800
660,000
660,000
Technology & Communications:
Information Systems (Internal)
926,700
9005000
800,000
Mobility Systems
473,000
600,000
500,000
123993700
115003000
12300,000
Fleet Replacement:
Public Transportation
City Services
Waterfront Development
Water Street Reconstruction
Harbour Passage
Police Facility
Economic Development:
Residential /Commercial Incentives
Industrial Parks Growth
Heritage Grants
Other
Environment:
Landfill closure
Total
Funding Sources:
Provincial /Federal Government
Other Agencies
Gas Tax Revenue
General Operating Fund
Debenture Financing
7855000 192507000 900,000
2,9002000 322009000 3200,000
3,685 000 41450,000 4,100,000
21840,000 8155000 815,000
600,000 663,000 663,000
31440,000 1,478,000 194782000
1,750,000 197502000 137503000
500,000 1,000, 000 130007000
235,000 3507000 350,000
505000 50,000 50,000
1002000 1005000 1009000
8859000 1,5002000 1,5002000
600,000 600,000 6003000
19,469
500
27,8101500
20,440,000
21930,000
2,930,000
2,9303000
380,000
-
1,700,000
17700,000
3,7569000
3,8059000
378053000
12,383, 500
19,3759500
12,005, 000
19,449,500 27,8101500 2%4403000